06-05-2025
Dunelm's 'life-changing' bedroom buy you may want before next heatwave
People had great things to say about this bedroom investment that would be perfect to beat any future heatwaves
Dunelm shoppers are praising the store for selling one particular item they say helps keep them cool in bed at night - and it's not a fan. Instead, it is a 'cooling' mattress topper. This piece of bedding promises to be a "bedroom upgrade" you won't regret picking up, according to Dunelm.
The Met Office has claimed that recent temperature spikes have been "above average" for this time of year. Experts have claimed that more hot weather is on the way, with parts of the UK expecting to sizzle in 20C heat.
It's all well and good when you can enjoy the sunshine in the garden with a cool drink or ice cream in hand. But the heat quickly turns into something much less fun when you're trying to get some sleep, as the late-night humidity rises.
So, in an effort to beat the next hot conditions, Dunelm shoppers have invested in a specially designed mattress topper, although some say it is more like a 'mattress protector'. You might think it sounds counterintuitive to add more to your bed when trying to keep cool, but Dunelm says otherwise.
Dunelm has many mattress toppers available to offer your beloved bedding some added protection and help it last longer. However, the Fogarty Cool Sleep Mattress Topper goes a step further with its 'cooling' abilities.
Starting from £38 for a single, and increasing depending on your bed size, shoppers can enjoy "ultimate cooling comfort". The topper can offer this because of its "phase-changing material".
Dunelm says: "This topper adapts to your body temperature, providing a consistently cool and refreshing sleep environment. The soft and breathable cotton cover enhances airflow, ensuring your bedding stays dry and comfortable throughout the night."
If £38 is too much for you, there are cheaper alternatives available on the high street. For instance, Amazon has a SilentNight Airflow Double Mattress Topper on offer from £29.99 (down from £49.99). It's made with Airflow technology and deep dual layers, which allow air to move freely.
Dozens of Dunelm shoppers have shared glowing reviews about the Fogarty Cool Sleep Mattress Toppe, however. One said: "Without sounding too dramatic- this has changed my life!"
Another wrote: "It's so cool yet comfortable. I can hardly get out of bed in the mornings!" A third put: "Feels very breathable, cool without being cold, and very comfortable on top of my mattress."
And, it's not just people struggling with the weather who were thrilled. Someone else added: "I am menopausal, so I actually got a good night's sleep for once! It has made the bed more comfy and cool."
A fifth person shared: "We bought to replace our old feather topper, which was now totally flat, and we are so happy that we did. I'm not sweating in bed so much as I'm a woman of a certain age, and it is so comfortable. We wish we had bought one years ago!"
Not everyone was happy though. There were quite a few complaints about the topper being thinner than advertised, with lots expecting 8cm of cover but only unboxing something with 8mm.
However, these are some of the older reviews, and it appears the Dunelm website now accurately states the 8mm thickness for online customers. Someone else wrote: "I have had it for a couple of months, and it is as flat as a pancake, a protector at best. I have had really good thick mattress toppers in the past, but this doesn't compare!"
Alternatively, Debenhams is selling a Home Republic Cooling Mattress Topper, with prices from £32.95, knocked down from £42.95. Its advanced cooling technology helps regulate body temperature, drawing heat away from the body for a refreshing night's rest.
